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Here's a few from Rubithon '08 (and a poser)
Good job on the tire carrier, why dont you use it? 
tucker74
Moderator
I do have a few pics. I also used chevy truck cables instead of chains on the tailgate. I dont have any pics of that but I can take some it worked out really well
What year Chevy PU are those cables off of? Seems like a slick solution that doesn't rattle as much, since I don't have the factory chains anyway
Tucker
The cables are for a 2001 pu. you should also get the upper bolt/stud that goes into the tub. I reinforced the tub w/ flat plate behind the stud and also welded a nut to it to thread the stud into. Placement of the stud is obviously critical so that your tailgate will sit flat when open.
Get the lower bolt (tail gate) also, it is a special shoulder bolt that will let the cables swivel and fold.
Get the lower bolt (tail gate) also, it is a special shoulder bolt that will let the cables swivel and fold.
Thanks for the pics Robj - very nice ride.
Guess with chains you end up with a piece of rubber hose/tubing over the chain to control rattle.
Nice part about those Chevy pieces is that you have the option of using those quick disconnect attachments.
Guess with chains you end up with a piece of rubber hose/tubing over the chain to control rattle.
Nice part about those Chevy pieces is that you have the option of using those quick disconnect attachments.
tucker74
Moderator
Thanks man - did you fab the piece that bolts to the tailgate as well or is that stock?
Tucker
Thanks for the comments.
The bracket on the tailgate is stock, I think I just turned them around.
spotcruiser
Geezer
#53 and #54? Specter had them recently. I see that they don't have the left latch now. Check with CDan. You can also check with cruiserparts.net for used.
The hooks (#54) suck anyway, and wont fit the existing bolt holes on a non-soft-top truck. Make your own, better hooks, using 2x2 angle. Check out post #7.
